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Thursday, October 18, 2007

2006 A to Z Oregon Rose

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We've had some A to Z wines before...I really enjoyed their Pinot Noir we had a while back so I grabbed a bottle of this when I saw it f...

2004 Fetzer Valley Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon

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Here's another from Fetzer, $6 or so, that you can pick up at any grocery store. Large amounts of cherry, tobacco, and oak on the nose...

2005 Voga Quattro Italia

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This was $8 at Costco. We thought the Voga white was alright and I figured this was wo rth a shot – I seem to recall reading a good review ...

N/V Aria Cava Brut

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W e had this at a restaurant not long ago and I enjoyed it enough to snag a bottle when I found it on sale for a mere $9. A yeasty nose...

2005 Sketch Book Mendocino County Pinot Noir

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I don't remember much about this one....and a bit of poking around the internet shows I don't know where I bought this or what I pai...

2006 Robert Mondavi Private Selection California Pinot Noir

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The Mondavi wines we've had have been hit or miss, but I figured this was worth a shot for $9. Earth and funk on the nose Strawber...

N/V Founders Reserve Sandeman Porto

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When Fran and I were looking to decorate our apartment with some posters, I stumbled across an array of (reproductions of) vintage posters o...
Thursday, September 13, 2007

N/V Origin Prosecco

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So here's what's been happening with The Wineauxs – we've had some good wine, wrote up some solid reviews, but for whatever reas...
Friday, July 27, 2007

2006 Castle Rock Mendocino County Pinot Noir

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Being in yet another Pinot Noir mood, I grabbed this one from the wine fridge having completely forgotten why and where I bought it. I get ...

2004 Vitiano Falesco

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Another Costco find for about $7. Cherry and oak on the nose. Raspberry, cherry, a bit of cinammon, spice, and a bit of oak...sadly, not ...

2006 Mollydooker The Maitre D Cabernet Sauvignon

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The 2005 Mollydooker was such a huge hit, I didn't hesitate grabbing a few bottles of the 2006 line. This ran me $20. Menthol and ani...

2004 Shoofly Shiraz

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We've been on a bit of a Shiraz kick so I grabbed this one out of the wine fridge – I had forgotten everything about it other than I lik...

2006 Monmousseau Rose d' Anjou

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Last year's vintage of this was one of my all time favorite roses, I figured grabbing the new one would be worth a shot for $9. An easy...

2006 O'Reilly's Oregon Pinot Noir

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We had this at a tasting a while back and enjoyed it thoroughly so I grabbed a bottle. Strawberry, cola, and a bit of funk on the nose. ...

2003 Penfold's Regional Selection Shiraz Coonawarra

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A reliable producer, under $10 at the shop, and a “Limited Edition” on the label pretty much guaranteed I'd be picking this one up. Bla...

2005 Clay Station Viognier

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A while back I picked this up for when I was in the mood for something different, I don't recall the price but it couldn't have been...
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N/V Cockatoo Ridge Brut

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This one was $12 at my local wine shop and came with hearty recommendations from the owner. A bit of honey on the palate and some crisp gre...

2005 Bistro Wine Pinot Noir

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I found this one for about $8 at the local Costco a couple weeks back and felt that since we've had luck with cheap French Pinot Noirs I...

2005 Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Barossa Valley Shiraz

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Not to be confused with the Gnarly Head Zin, this is the Gnary Dudes Shiraz from Australia. I found this at Costco for $25, which is at le...

2005 Trader Joe's Late Harvest Moscato Paso Robles

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I saw this one for $5.99 at Trader Joe's and figured it would be worth a shot. The only “bad” dessert wine we've had was still per...
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